Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Primary location - University Blvd Office, North Charelston - requires travel - paid mileage.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Clinic Based Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing clinical support to patient care working directly with a supervising provider or physical therapist. They deliver patient care by providing expertise in injury assessment, bracing, rehabilitation and return to play/functional training, coordinating and providing direct patient education, plans of care and treatment and supports providers in scheduling and documentation. 

Essential Job Functions

• Provides support to daily clinical treatment of patients. Assists physical therapist in implementing treatment plans.
• Supports and provides guidance to patients with exercise programs, treatment plans, bracing and scheduling.
• Manages and coordinates injury prevention programming for athletes as well as cash based, functional return to play programming.
• Helps manage physician’s clinical throughput by coordinating care with outreach athletic trainers, physical therapists and other medical professionals.
• Documents injury treatments and plans of care. 
• Maintains competency by participation in continuing education, in-services and other learning opportunities. 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)

Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record or equivalent EMR (preferred)

Language

None

Patient Population

    X     Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

      X   Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

      X   Pediatrics (1-12 years)

     X    Adolescents (13-17 years)

    X     Adults (18-64 years)

   X      Geriatrics (65 years and older)

         Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

  X       Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

         Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

    X     General office environment.

        May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

  X       May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

    X     May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

        May be required to use physical restraints.

   X      May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

        May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

  X       May have periods of constant interruptions.

        Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

         Prolonged periods of working alone.

____ Other: 

____ Not applicable to this position                                                    

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                              X                                                                     

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                       X                                                                     

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                      X                                                                       

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                 X                                                                         

Stoop, Kneel                                                                       X                                                                   

Crawling                                              X                                                                                                  

Climbing                                               X                                                                                                    

Balance                                                                               X                                                                    

Bending                                                                            X                                                                       

                                                                                                                                        

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                                     X                                   

Walking                                                                                                               X     

Standing                                                                                                               X                                   

                                                                                                                                     

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

   X      Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

         Perform shift work

     X    Maneuver weight of patients

    X     Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

  X       Reach above shoulder

    X     Repetitive arm/hand movements

     X    Finger Dexterity

         Color Vision

        Acuity – far

         Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Hazards

         Depth perception

    X     Use of Latex products

     X    Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

  X       Exposure to moving mechanical parts

   X      Exposure to dust/fumes

   X      Exposure to potential electrical shock

   X      Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

         Exposure to high pitched noises

         Gaseous risk exposure

         Other:     

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

               Documentation in EPIC

Express or exchange ideas by means of written and oral communication.

               Measure and fit braces/casting/medical equipment for patients

               Explain and demonstrate exercises to patients.

               Explain care plans, treatment plans and surgical plans to patients.

               Inventory management

               Understanding of billing and charging

               Scheduling

               Monitor patient conditions during treatment and rehab.               

                

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

              

               Attention to detail.

               Communications with multiple generations and multiple professions

               Conflict Resolution

               Active Listening

               Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.

               Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.

               Acceptance of authority

               Teamwork

Durable Medical Equipment Technician

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This role works closely with physician practices to deliver DME items to patients. They properly fit and apply braces, medical equipment, and other orthoses under general supervision. They assist in maintaining a clean and well-stocked DME inventory area across multiple practice sites, preparing documents for DME billing and prior authorization, etc. They assist with check-in and check-out procedures.

Essential Job Functions -

• Educates patients on the application, use, care, and expected outcome for products as indicated by the ordering physician and manufacturer's recommendations. Educates patients on insurance plans and provisions, financial responsibility, and collections.
• Performs patient scheduling for custom products, education, order processing, delivery and follow-up.
• Assists with ordering and restocking DME inventory and supplies. Ensures products are available to meet physician demand and minimize product shrinkage.
• Reviews and prepares documents for prior authorization and billing to maintain compliance and standard operating procedure guidelines for DME.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

*Must have reliable transportation and a valid SC Drivers License, since travel in-between physician practices may be required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

Experience working in a previous healthcare setting (required)

Front office and durable medical equipment experience (preferred)

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population -

   X      Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

   X      Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

         Neonates (0-4 weeks)

         Infant (1-12 months)

   X      Pediatrics (1-12 years)

   X      Adolescents (13-17 years)

    X     Adults (18-64 years)

    X     Geriatrics (65 years and older)

         Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions -

   X    Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

         Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

    X    General office environment.

   X     May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

         May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

    X    May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

         May be required to use physical restraints.

    X     May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

    X     May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

    X     May have periods of constant interruptions.

    X     Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

         Prolonged periods of working alone.

____ Other:                                

____ Not applicable to this position                                                    

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements -

Physical Demands

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                             X                                                                      

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                          X                                                                    

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                         X                                                                     

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                    X                                                                      

Stoop, Kneel                                                                       X                                                                     

Crawling                                                 X                                                                                                  

Climbing                                                X                                                                                                   

Balance                                                   X                                                                                                  

Bending                                                                                 X                                                                   

                                                                                                                                        

Work Position

Frequency                                               0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100%

Sitting                                                                                                                   X                                   

Walking                                                                               X                                                                   

Standing                                                                                                               X                                   

                                                                                                                                     

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards -

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

    X    Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

    X     Perform shift work

   X      Maneuver weight of patients

    X     Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

    X     Reach above shoulder

     X    Repetitive arm/hand movements

    X     Finger Dexterity

         Color Vision

         Acuity – far

     X    Acuity – near

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

     X    Depth perception

         Use of Latex products

         Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

         Exposure to moving mechanical parts

         Exposure to dust/fumes

         Exposure to potential electrical shock

         Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

         Exposure to high pitched noises

         Gaseous risk exposure

         Other:                              

____ Not applicable to this position                                                                             

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

• Must be computer literate, able to schedule and to maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicate patient condition and care with medical team.
• Exhibit technical competency of products.
• Strong attention to detail and organization and display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems and ability to input data into medical record system accurately.
• Possess medical terminology, anatomy and medical insurance knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical billing and insurance requirements.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.
• Maintain a professional image.
• Ability to multitask
• Provide excellent customer service,
• Work independently
• Use good judgment, critical thinking, active listening and have good decision-making skills.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

RSFPP DME - RSFPP - Specialty Care

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.